​The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a program of NAfME which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy. Tri-M is the only national honor society for student musicians in grades 6-12. There are more than 1,775 chapters across all 50 states, involving more than 75,000 students.

Each year, these students contribute more than 750,000 service hours to their schools and local communities, and raise nearly $1 million for causes they care about. NAfME awards more than $2,000 in scholarships each year to chapters that demonstrate exceptional service and leadership.

Grafton will induct its first class of future music leaders in 2017. Students who are interested in being a part of Tri-M should make sure that they are meeting the following criteria before they apply.

Membership Criteria

Music Participation:Candidates must have been enrolled in a school-sponsored music ensemble and/or class for at least one semester of the current school year.

Academic Achievement:Candidates must have maintained for the previous semester at least a B average grade or equivalent in music, with at least a cumulative C average grade or equivalent in other academic subjects.

Leadership:Students must be actively involved with their school music ensemble. They are expected to be leaders inside and outside of the classroom. This means setting a good example, helping with classroom tasks, being prepared for class and actively leading when called upon.

Service:Service activities include any actions undertaken by the student that are done with or on behalf of others without any direct financial or material compensation to the individual performing the service. Students are required to perform at least 10 hours of musical service to be considered for Tri-M.

Character:A member of Tri-M will be a person who demonstrates respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship.